MLB Expert Picks June 18-24

Analysis: KC pitcher Brad Keller has decent stats. His ERA is a nice 2.63 while his WHIP is a decent 1.34. What’s really great about Keller is that he’s given up a single home run in over 41 innings pitched. That’s a nice stat to have.

The problem for Keller is that although he puts together nice efforts, his teammates don’t reward him with runs. In Keller’s last 11.1 innings pitched, he’s allowed a total of 5 runs. That hasn’t been enough for Kansas City to give him a win.

KC lost to 2 to 3 to Oakland on June 10. On June 17, they lost 4 to 7 to Houston. Nothing should change in this game. The Astros should beat the Royals by at least 3 runs again.

Pick: Houston

L.A. Dodgers at New York MetsWhen: Saturday, June 23 at 7:15 pm ETWhere: Citi Field, New York, NYTV: FOX

Analysis: The Dodgers are undecided. It won’t matter. Even though the New York Mets start Jacob deGrom in this game on Saturday, it will be hard for the Mets to beat the Dodgers.

The reason is simple. It’s not deGrom’s fault. His ERA is a 1.55 while his WHIP is a masterful 1.01. Heck, Jacob even has a winning record at 4 and 2. However, every time deGrom leaves the game, Mets’ opponents rally.

The Mets have lost 5 in a row where Jacob deGrom started. It’s difficult to see deGrom doing enough for the Mets to beat the Dodgers on June 23 unless he pitches a complete game.